Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day 2022 will occur on Friday, November 11. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.”
Commemorated in many countries as Armistice Day the following year, November 11th became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became known as Veterans Day.
In 1954, after lobbying efforts by veterans’ service organizations, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the 1938 act that had made Armistice Day a holiday, striking the word “Armistice” in favor of “Veterans.” President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation on June 1, 1954. From then on, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
This past Wednesday, the Village Administrator, Ron Curry, signed a purchase agreement for the Village to buy property from Michael Anderson, son of balloonist Maxie Anderson. The property is located north of the post office on Corrales Road. Stay tuned for more information on what this property could be used for in the future. The Village will also be closing on the purchase of the Gonzales property this month, which means the Parks and Recreation Commission will soon be able to start looking into plans for that area as well.
Fire Commander Tanya Lattin has a Covid update that she says is unfortunately a bit "doom and gloom,“ but the information needs to be shared to keep our community healthy. The State has had a 63.8% increase in Covid cases in recent days. The 7 days ending 10/25/22 had 2492 lab cases, then the 7 days ending 11/1/22 we were at 3086 and as of this past Tuesday it is 4082. Corrales is getting ONE lab case PER DAY. This is an undercount, and we are seeing asymptomatic people test positive in the Village. Based on treatment numbers, the actual cases are about 5 times more than the state reported cases. A better determinate of cases is hospitalizations and treatment. Hospitalizations are going up for covid and other respiratory illnesses. There are still guidelines for staying home if you test positive. Even though there is no state mask mandate, protect yourself by wearing masks in crowded areas. Get tested if you are symptomatic, and get your vaccinations to stay healthy and safe. This virus does not seem to be going away. It is a problem that is improving as we learn how to fight it, but be aware that it is still out there.
Corrales Historical Society President John McCandless would like to remind the community about the opportunities to volunteer with the Historical Society. CHS is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the Historic Old San Ysidro Church. This beautiful and iconic 154-year-old church stands as a testament to the dedication of many volunteers over the past 50 years. If you would like more information on how to volunteer, visit their website www.corraleshistory.org to review the many activities available for your participation.
Upcoming Events:
Friends of the Library $5 Bag Book sale November 12 and 13 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the San Ysidro Parish Hall. There are lots of books and good prices.
November 15th, 2 - 4 PM the Corrales Art Center "Meet the Artists" series showcases artists Althea & Joe Cajero. Tickets are $20 and limited to 30 seats. Get tickets at corralesartscenter.org.
Village Clean Up Day will be November 19th from 8 AM - 12 PM. Bring your household trash and green waste to 500 Jones Rd for free disposal. No hazardous materials will be accepted.
November 19th, 7:30 PM Music in Corrales hosts a cappella quartet Kings Return at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church. Tickets can be purchased at musicincorrales.org/tickets.
Corrales Kids Holiday Art Show and contest will begin December 1st. Winners will be announced December 12th. We will have more information here next week!
Stay safe, stay healthy, and get your flu and Covid shots.
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor